Pre-bunking as opposed to debunking. Very interesting. Inoculating the audience to the lie so they won't believe it.

• 03:14 Crowns are meant to strengthen weak teeth, but if enough tooth structure remains, they might not be necessary.
  • 03:56 Placing a crown requires removing significant tooth structure, including enamel, the tooth's protective layer.
  • 04:09 ⚠️ Removing enamel can increase tooth sensitivity and make it more prone to dying.
  • 04:37 🩹 Crowns ideally bond to enamel, but removing it weakens the crown-tooth connection.
  • 05:04 漏 A weak crown-tooth bond can cause leaks and lead to new cavities under the crown.
  • 05:17 [invalid URL removed] domino According to the video, root canals and crowns often lead to a cycle of further treatment and eventual tooth loss.
• 06:38 A sensitive tooth might be "affected" but not infected, and treatable with alternative methods.
  • 06:52 ☠️ An infected tooth with dead nerve and bacteria growth is best removed to prevent further issues.
  • 07:57 Exposing the nerve tissue during a procedure can lead to the tooth dying.
  • 08:24 Ozone treatment can kill bacteria in a cavity without harming the nerve.
  • 08:52 ✅ If a cavity is treated without exposing the nerve, the tooth can potentially heal itself.
  • 09:20 ✨ Tooth sensitivity can be a good sign, indicating a living tooth treatable with alternative methods to root canals.
• 09:48 According to the video, in many cases (around 95%&t=588), dentists can treat cavities and save the tooth without needing a root canal.
  • 10:03 Many root canals (60-80%&t=603) might be avoidable if the tooth is affected but not infected.
  • 10:15 If enough tooth structure remains after a cavity is treated, a crown might not be necessary.
  • 10:43 Onlays are a more conservative alternative to crowns, preserving more tooth structure.
  • 11:10 ️ Preserving tooth enamel is important for long-term tooth health.
  • 11:40 Biomimetic dentistry aims to preserve natural tooth structure and intervene before tooth loss is inevitable.
  • 11:54 ✅ Biomimetic dentistry offers potential long-term benefits like preserving natural teeth.
  • 11:59 To find a dentist who practices biomimetic dentistry, ask if they offer treatments like ozone therapy and onlays.

ESPN NBA reporter Jackie MacMullan sits down with former Boston Celtics legend Bob Cousy to discuss his relationship with teammate Bill Russell, talking about the book "The Last Pass" and a letter Cousy wrote to Russell to reveal his feelings.

Celtics Talk Podcast

• 03:24 Stadium rock was born in 1965 with The Beatles' record-breaking show at Shea Stadium. The band made most of the $3 million revenue from the concert.
  • 04:18 Ticket prices for big concerts stayed around $45 (adjusted for inflation) from the 1970s to the 1980s.
  • 04:48 Everything in live music changed in the 1990s due to Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and Pearl Jam.
  • 05:16 Ticketmaster started charging service fees to fans, incentivizing venues to use them exclusively.
  • 05:44 Ticketmaster became a monopoly by acquiring competitors like Ticketron.
  • 05:58 Ticketmaster's dominance led to rising service fees and government scrutiny.
• 06:55 Pearl Jam criticizes artists charging high ticket prices
  • 07:09 ️ Pearl Jam files a complaint against Ticketmaster with the Department of Justice
  • 07:24 Pearl Jam testifies before Congress about Ticketmaster's practices
  • 08:05 ️‍♂️ Ticketmaster accused of using political ties to influence lawsuit
  • 08:34 Pearl Jam loses battle against Ticketmaster
  • 09:02 Ticketmaster CEO views ticketing as a business
• 09:30 Live Nation was founded as a concert promotion company named SFX Entertainment.
  • 09:42 Promoters make money by splitting the ticket face value with the artist.
  • 09:57 Live Nation consolidated the concert promotion industry.
  • 10:26 Live Nation also owns the rights to Elvis Presley's estate.
  • 10:39 Live Nation expanded into artist management, venue operations, and sponsorships.
  • 10:53 Live Nation wanted to dominate the entire live music industry.
  • 11:22 Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged in 2009.
  • 11:34 The merger created a powerful monopoly in the live music industry.
  • 12:01 Concert promotion is a low-margin business for Live Nation.
• 12:30 Live Nation makes most of its money from service fees and sponsorships (not concert promotion).
  • 12:43 Live Nation's concert promotion business funnels customers to their high-profit ticketing and sponsorship operations.
  • 13:12 Limited competition allows Live Nation to take a bigger cut from artists and venues.
  • 13:26 Artists often have to use both Ticketmaster and Live Nation because of their dominance.
  • 13:51 Live Nation's market power allows them to charge multiple fees on concert tickets.
  • 14:18 Ticketmaster's control of the secondary market allows scalpers to inflate prices further.
• 15:40 Live Nation uses concerts as a loss leader to sell more tickets and sponsorships.
  • 15:55 Independent venues rely on every show to generate revenue, unlike Live Nation.
  • 16:08 Live Nation prioritizes profits from secondary sales and sponsorships over the live music experience.
  • 16:23 Live Nation controls almost every aspect of live music events, from ticketing to bar sales.
  • 17:18 The pandemic hurt small and mid-sized venues the most, while Live Nation continues to profit.
  • 17:45 There is a growing movement to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly.
  • 18:14 The Department of Justice is suing Live Nation over its anti-competitive practices.
• 18:42 The lawsuit against Live Nation has implications for curbing monopolies across the US economy.
  • 18:56 Concerts are an example of how monopolies stifle creativity and consumer choice.
  • 19:10 Live music venues provide a unique space for community and shared experiences.
  • 19:40 The lawsuit against Live Nation is part of a larger fight against corporate greed.
  • 20:08 Live music venues are essential for fostering human connection.
  • 21:24 Live Nation's CEO prioritizes profits over customer concerns about ticket prices.
  • 21:51 Ticketmaster's dominance has turned concert-going from entertainment to a luxury.
  • 22:05 The lawsuit against Live Nation is part of a larger movement against corporate monopolies.

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